Donald Trump now clinically obese but 'in good health', says doctor
The US president's latest medical check-up聽reveals he has gained weight since his last examination in early 2018.
Friday 15 February 2019 07:09, UK
US President Donald Trump is in "good health" despite now being classed as clinically obese, his doctor has said.
The White House published the results of Mr Trump's latest medical check-up, which revealed he had gained 4lbs (1.8kg) since his last one in early 2018.
The 72-year-old now weighs 243lbs (110kg) - or 17 stone 5lbs - and has a body mass index of 30.4. A BMI in excess of 30 is considered clinically obese.
Despite the president's weight gain, Mr Trump's physician, Dr Sean Conley, said: "It is my determination that the president remains in very good health overall."
Mr Trump, who is 6ft 3in, is reportedly a fast food fan but does not drink alcohol or smoke and his primary form of exercise is golf.
Last year, he asked for a cognitive test to be carried out as part of his check-up after rumours about his mental health.
Dr Ronny Jackson, who carried out the assessment at the time, said the president scored a perfect 30/30.
According to Mr Trump's latest physical examination, Dr Conley said he had increased the amount of the drug rosuvastatin that the president takes.
It aims to lower LDL, or bad cholesterol, while raising HDL - good cholesterol.
Over the past year, Mr Trump's LDL count fell but so did his HDL count, the exam results showed.
Dr Conley said routine lab tests were performed and Mr Trump's liver, kidney and thyroid functions are all normal, as were his electrolytes and blood counts.
His resting heart rate is 70 beats a minute and his blood pressure reading was 118 over 80, well within the normal range.
"Despite the fact that he's obese, his blood pressure is normal," said Dr Mariell Jessup, the Heart Association's chief science and medical officer.
Modern-day presidents have undergone regular medical check-up to catch any potential problems and assure the public that they are fit for office.
Mr Trump went to a military medical centre near Washington DC last week for his latest check-up, which lasted about four hours.
During his exam, he received a flu shot and an inoculation to help prevent shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash.